Lemon Law for California

Build Dates :January 07,2005 - August 31,2005 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V455000 
Date Owner’s Notified: 20051014  Date Received by ODI: 20051005  Date Added to Databse: 20051006 
Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05086 
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 123592 
Summary:
Certainpasser vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
Consequence:
If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required.On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes,it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking efford would be required.If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if equired. The recall will begin on October 14,2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at  1-866-982-2339, ISUZU at 1-800-255-6727 , HUMMER at 1-800-732-5493.
    

You still may be able to invoke the Lemon Law as long as you can justify that the number of repair attempts or days out of service you encountered were unreasonable.

You may also have other rights under other state and federal laws, such as the following: the federal Magnuson-­Moss Warranty Act, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), your service contract or extended warranty, secret warranties, implied warranties, express warranties, unfair and deceptive acts and practices (UDAP), or strict liability and negligence. Consult an attorney, to determine which remedy would be best for your situation.

NO. It is not necessary to keep the car. However, there are certain procedures you should follow when selling it or trading it in to preserve your rights. If you sell the car you should have the buyer sign a written disclosure that states that he knows about the problems you have had with the vehicle. Before you sell the vehicle it is also advisable to get an expert inspection done to verify the existence of the problem in order to “preserve your evidence.” Finally, before you sell the vehicle, you should notify the manufacturer that you believe the vehicle is a lemon and that you are selling it (or trading it in).